thumble

/ðʌmbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to humbly ask for something, especially forgiveness.

“She thumbled for his apology.”

2. verb

to humbly or modestly express something, especially praise or gratitude.

“The singer thumbled the crowd for their applause.”

3. noun

an act of humbly asking for something, especially forgiveness.

“The thumble for forgiveness was accepted by the community.”

Synonyms

  • ask humbly
  • express modestly

Antonyms

  • boast
  • brag